Produce Packaging and Logistics Services

The contract awards refrigerated transportation and delivery services for fresh produce to seven correctional facilities operated by the Colorado Department of Corrections, under FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid and Allowed terms, ensuring the vendor bears all shipping costs and retains risk of loss until delivery. All deliveries must maintain strict temperature controls to preserve produce quality and meet food safety standards across the state’s correctional network. The work falls under NAICS code 484220 for specialized freight trucking and is structured as a subcontract within the DOC Corrections Administration’s logistics framework, with performance required across all designated Colorado facilities regardless of geographic dispersion. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with proposals due by 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time on July 8, 2026. Although no set-aside classification or specific point of contact is provided, the contract is actively open for bidding through the Advantage procurement portal. Vendors must demonstrate capability in secure, time-sensitive, temperature-controlled logistics, experience with government or institutional food service supply chains, and adherence to all state and federal regulations governing the transport of perishable goods. The agency seeks reliable, consistent service to support daily nutritional needs within the correctional system.